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Early Origins of the Raiche family

The surname Raiche was first found in Switzerland, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation, and would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs.

Early History of the Raiche family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Raiche research. Another 159 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1277, 1286, 1342, 1356, 1610, 1635, 1637, 1645, 1667, 1697, 1717, 1720 and 1734 are included under the topic Early Raiche History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Raiche Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Reich, Reiche, Reichs, Reicher, Reick, Reicke, Reicker, Reichers, Rike, Ryke, Rycke, Reichle, Reichel, Riker and many more.

Early Notables of the Raiche family

Notables of the time with the surname Raiche were Petrus Reich von Reichenstein, who was the Bishop of Basel in 1286. Gottfried Reiche (1667-1734), was German trumpet player and composer of the Baroque era, Johann Sebastian Bach's chief trumpeter. Julius Reichelt (1637-1717), was a German mathematician and astronomer who may have set up the first observatory in the city of Strasbourg. The...
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United States Raiche migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Raiche Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Mr. Gottlieb Raiche, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Creole"
  • Auguste Raiche, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Creole"
  • Miss Marie Raiche, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Creole"
  • Miss Pauline Raiche, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Creole"
  • Miss Anna Marie Raiche, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Creole"

Contemporary Notables of the name Raiche (post 1700) +

  • Robert Raiche, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Colorado, 1980 1
  • Robert Raiche, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Hampshire, 1972 1


  1. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 26) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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